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Sylvester Palm Tree (Phoenix Sylvestris) - Jangli Khajoor
جنگلی کھجور
Phoenix Sylvestris
Rs 25,000
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Sylvester Palm Tree (Jangli Khajoor / جنگلی کھجور) is a distinctive evergreen palms & cycads that brings character and structure to gardens and landscapes. It reaches a commanding height of 35 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to the Indian subcontinent, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Category: Palms & Cycads
Plant Details
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Indoor, Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Yes
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Sylvester Palm Tree (Phoenix Sylvestris), known in Pakistan as Jangli Khajoor (جنگلی کھجور), is native to the Indian subcontinent, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. This slow-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 35 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Phoenix Sylvestris
- Plant Type: Palms & Cycads
- Mature Height: 35 ft
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Propagation: Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Indoor, Outdoor
How to Propagate Sylvester Palm Tree
Wild date palms are grown from seed, which may take several months to germinate in warm soil.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Sylvester Palm Tree?
Sylvester Palm Tree is a versatile and rewarding addition to any garden, valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to local conditions.
Buy Jangli Khajoor online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sylvester Palm Tree suitable for apartment balconies in Pakistan?
Yes, Sylvester Palm Tree is well-suited for indoor growing. Place it near a bright window and ensure good air circulation. Avoid placing it near AC vents which can dry out the foliage.
What is the mature height of Sylvester Palm Tree?
Sylvester Palm Tree is a slow-growing plant that reaches up to 35 ft at maturity. As a slow grower adding under a foot per year, it takes patience but rewards you with dense, well-shaped growth.
How often should I water Sylvester Palm Tree in Pakistan’s climate?
Sylvester Palm Tree needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
Can Sylvester Palm Tree tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Sylvester Palm Tree grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
How does Sylvester Palm Tree cope with intense summer heat?
Yes, Sylvester Palm Tree is fully heat tolerant and handles the extreme summer temperatures common in Karachi, Multan, and Lahore without special care. It continues to thrive even when temperatures exceed 45 degrees.